A lesson in building a stronger Black community
By: Sandra Gabriel
From July 2007 to September 2008, I had the honour of working with Miss Georgia Greenwood, Executive Director of Canada’s first plus size women’s consumer tradeshow, The Fuller Woman Expo. When we started the project, we had big ideas, but very little resources; still, we were determined to pull it off, as well as keep our full-time jobs and juggle whatever other demands we had. We wanted the event we envisioned complete with celebrity guests like Trey Anthony, Mo’Nique, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, and Oprah Winfrey!! Although we did not see any of our celebrity guests, the event was still lively and entertaining. It had a pretty fair turn out for a first time event. I was proud of Georgia and what she had accomplished.
“We are on the earth to do our passion” - Mark Stoddart Visual Artist
Pursuing their creative passions on canvass, the JMK Art Collective is making their mark in the art community. Visual artists Jason O’Brien, Mark Stoddart and Kwame Delfish’s superb artistic talent and genuine comraderie make them a dynamic artistic enterprise. Their most recent self-produced exhibition titled ‘Signature’ was unveiled September19th at the Gladstone Hotel. Each artist revealed his new collections, reflecting images, icons, and themes that symbolize their artistic ‘Signature’ style.
Dreaming in Colour for a World without Breast Cancer
By: Dawn Vernon Freelance Writer, Public Relations Professional
The phrase, “ hope springs eternal," could not be more suitable for Leila Spring, founder and president of The Olive Branch of Hope breast cancer support services (TOBOH), and the community of women who breathe life and hope into the organization.Established in 2001 and based in Toronto, TOBOH is a survivor-led, non-profit community-based organization, created to provide social, emotional and spiritual supports for women of colour and their families afflicted and affected by breast cancer.
Julie Spence Founder of the Spelling Bee of Canada
By: Nevelette Diviney
Journalist and Freelance Writer
When she migrated to Canada from Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica, Julie Spence, founder of The Spelling Bee of Canada (SBOC), brought with her a passion and a desire to instill confidence in children through education. The idea for the Spelling Bee was initially formed when she volunteered as a Youth Director at The Canadian and Caribbean Excelsior Fraternal Association.
If I was the product of a genre of music, I would say Rhythm and Blues (RnB) and Soul music is my mother, and Hip Hop is my step father - a newer addition to my life, but still loved and respected for its influence!I grew up around music, predominantly RnB, Jazz, and various types of music from the continent of Africa and these music forms with its diverse rhythms are an integral aspect of my life.
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